Getting Your Money's Worth Out Of The Repair!

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 15, 2026  A new battery. A new starter. And the Jeep still doesn't start correctly. Ron begins this hour with a reminder that replacing parts isn't diagnosing a problem. Modern vehicles can be incredibly sensitive to voltage, and sometimes the difference betwee…

Does Automotive Technology Define Vehicle Life?

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 15, 2026 When did owning a car become so complicated—and so expensive? Ron looks at the real cost of modern vehicle ownership, from a 2017 Ford Explorer facing thousands of dollars in water pump and timing-chain repairs to today's technology-packed vehicles wh…

When Is an Old Car Worth Fixing?

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 8, 2026 - Hour 2 When does a big repair bill make sense on an older, high-mileage vehicle? Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, talks with a listener facing that exact decision on a 2017 Ford Explorer with 225,000 miles and a failed internal water pump. Instead of simp…

Good Mechanics Get It Done. Great Mechanics Find a Better Way.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 8, 2026 - Hour 1 What separates a good mechanic from a great one? Sometimes it’s not what you know—it’s being willing to learn a better way and then pass it along. Ron opens this episode with a story from another repair shop, where a frustrated technician was …

Don't Bring Your Car to the Shop on Empty

August 1, 2026  Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Ever wonder why your mechanic asks that you bring your vehicle in with fuel in the tank? Ron explains why arriving with only a few miles to empty can delay repairs, prevent proper road testing, increase diagnostic time, and even create unnecessary liabil…

Your Cheapest Car Is the One You Already Own

August 1, 2026  Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor With new vehicle prices climbing toward record highs and replacement costs continuing to rise, Ron explains why the smartest financial decision may be taking better care of the vehicle already sitting in your driveway. He discusses the true cost of repl…

There's No Shortcut to Doing It Right

July 25, 2026  This week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron explains why the best repairs begin with the basics—not assumptions. A 2010 Ford Explorer with transmission trouble leads to a deeper discussion about water-damaged electronics, obsolete parts, and why replacing the obvious problem first…

The Repairs You Shouldn't Make

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor -July 25, 2026 - Hour 1  Sometimes the hardest repair is the one you refuse to make. This week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron shares the story of a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee with inoperative air conditioning that raises a much bigger question than a failed relay. W…

Classic Car Doctor: Factory Programming Changed Auto Repair

From the Car Doctor archives (October 2015). Long before software updates and vehicle programming became everyday repair procedures, Ron Ananian was explaining why the future of automotive service would depend as much on computers as wrenches. In this classic episode, Ron sits down with Hugh Atki…

Classic Car Doctor : The Mechanic Makes the Scan Tool

Originally broadcast on October 17, 2015, this classic episode showcases the diagnostic philosophy that has defined Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor for more than three decades. Ron shares two unforgettable repair stories from the R\A Automotive service bay. A 2008 Hyundai Tucson that spent three years…